King County Council meeting minutes

Room 1001

March 31, 2003

1:30 P.M.

Room 1001

March 31, 2003

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	Meeting Proceedings

	Metropolitan King County Council


Councilmembers: Cynthia Sullivan, Chair; Pete von Reichbauer, Vice Chair; Carolyn Edmonds, Kathy Lambert, Larry Phillips, Dwight Pelz, Rob McKenna, Dow Constantine, Kent Pullen, Larry Gossett, Jane Hague, David W. Irons, Julia Patterson



	Call to Order
		The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m.

	Roll Call
		Present: Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson Excused: Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz

	Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
		Mr. von Reichbauer led the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

	Approval of Minutes of March 24, 2003
1.

		Mr. von Reichbauer moved to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2003 meeting without reading. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.

	Reports on Special and Outside Committees
2.

		Mr. Phillips reported on the Cedar River Council, founded almost ten years ago. The Council's purpose is to enhance and promote the health of the Cedar River and has been meeting continuously. The last meeting was devoted to reviewing the purposes and mission of the Cedar River compared to the potential work plan for 2003, which will be formally adopted at the next meeting. Ms. Hague reported on her attendance at the Sound Transit Board Meeting. The Board approved several contracts, and had a briefing on the safety plan associated with light rail going through MLK Way. Ms. Hague briefed the Council on the Puget Sound Regional Council. At its recent meeting, she cast King County's votes in support of the budget. The Board honored Mr. Bob Drewel, Snohomish County Executive, for his twelve years of service on the PSRC Board. Mr. Drewel gave the keynote address. Mr. McKenna briefed the Council on the I-405 Project Executive Committee. He indicated that most of the meeting was taken up with a presentation from the State Department of Transportation and its consultants concerning high occupancy toll lanes. The Committee reviewed the experience of San Diego and has directed the DOT staff to put together a more detailed analysis for the potential application of high occupancy toll lane technology to I-405. Mr. McKenna briefed the Council on the Transportation Improvement Board, a state agency that is responsible for allocating approximately one hundred million dollars per year to cities and counties through a competitive grants process. A key feature of the meeting in Bellingham was discussing how the Transportation Improvement Board might be involved in allocating some portion of any new law revenue that becomes available as a result of state legislative action. Mr. McKenna indicated that other counties and cities in the state compete for these competitive grants. The Board focused on grants aimed at small cities in particular and has asked staff to forward its recommendations to the Legislature. The Transportation Improvement Board's next meeting will take place in Pullman.
	Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinances

	Consent Items - Items 3 and 4

	3.
		Proposed Ordinance No. 2002-0201	Mr. Irons and Ms. Lambert

		AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the Bonneville Power Administration to construct, operate and maintain a power transmission system in council district 3 and authorizing the executive to execute the franchise agreement.
		On 3/31/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.


	The enacted number is 14592.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

4.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0034	Mr. Irons

	AN ORDINANCE approving a franchise for the Orchard Grove Community Water Association to construct, operate and maintain a water system in council district 12, and authorizing the executive to execute the franchise agreement.
	On 3/31/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14593.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 4 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz and Mr. Pullen



Labor, Operations and Technology

5.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0106	Mr. McKenna, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Gossett


	AN ORDINANCE authorizing an additional unclassified position in the King County sheriff's office from the state civil service system for county sheriff's employees.
	On 3/31/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14594.
	A motion was made by Mr. Constantine that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 9 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 4 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert, Mr. Pelz and Mr. Pullen


Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

6.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0078	Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Patterson and Mr. von Reichbauer


	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an agreement between King County and the Northwest Center for transfer of the Mt. Rainier pool in Des Moines to the Northwest Center.
	On 3/10/2003, a public hearing was held and remained open. On 3/31/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The enacted number is 14595. Mr. von Reichbauer moved to relieve the Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee of further consideration and to take action on Proposed Ordinance 2003-0078. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. Ms. Patterson moved Amendment 1. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz Ms. Patterson moved Title Amendment T1. The motion carried by the following vote: Votes: Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz Mr. McKenna raised a Point of Parliamentary Inquiry directing the Clerk to make corrections to typographical errors to Attachment A, "Revised Pool Transfer Agreement Between King County and Northwest Center, dated March 31, 2003". On page 2, Section 1, 1.1, delete 'Ranier' and insert "Rainier", and on page 13, Exhibit B, Section 1, delete "Ranier" and insert "Rainier". Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered.
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz


Transportation

7.
	Proposed Substitute Ordinance No. 2003-0112.2	Mr. Pelz and Mr. McKenna


	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to execute an interlocal agreement for the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the regional fare coordination system.
	On 3/17/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	The Chair indicated that Proposed Substitute Ordinance 2003-0112 was deferred until the April 7, 2003 Council meeting.
	Deferred

Utilities

8.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0107	Mr. Irons

	AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of an area known as P-359S to Soos Creek Water and Sewer District for the purpose of providing sewer service.
	On 3/31/2003, a public hearing was held and closed.
	Ms. Patterson moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of holding an advertised public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 2003-0107. Seeing no objection, the Chair so ordered. Proposed Ordinance 2003-0107 remains in the Utilities Committee.
	Deferred
Motions for Council Action

Consent Items - Items 9 and 10

9.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0229	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Walter Kirk, who resides in council district three, to the King County board of appeals and equalization.
	The enacted number is 11675.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.



10.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0484	Ms. Lambert

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Kris Meilahn, who was nominated by King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert and who resides in council district three, to the King County civil rights commission.
	The enacted number is 11676.
	This Matter was Passed on the Consent Agenda.

Passed The Consent Agenda
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that the Consent Agenda be passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz


Budget and Fiscal Management

11.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2003-0056.3	Mr. Phillips


	A MOTION of the county accepting a bond purchase contract for the purchase of the county's Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2003, in the aggregate principal amount of $108,795,000, and establishing certain terms of such Bonds and a plan of refunding, all in accordance with Ordinance 14583 of the County.
	The enacted number is 11681.
	A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz



Law, Justice and Human Services

12.
	Proposed Motion No. 2002-0575	Mr. Gossett and Mr. Pullen

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Jacqueline V. MacLean as director, King County department of community and human services.
	The enacted number is 11677.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz


13.
	Proposed Motion No. 2003-0080	Mr. Gossett

	A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Anne Harper as King County public defender.
	The enacted number is 11678.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz


14.
	Proposed Motion No. 2003-0121	Mr. Gossett, Ms. Lambert, Ms. Edmonds, Mr. Constantine, Mr. McKenna, Ms. Hague, Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Phillips and Ms. Patterson


	A MOTION in recognition of the fortieth anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Gideon v. Wainwright affirming the constitutional right of all to legal representation when accused of a crime, regardless of economic circumstance and recognizing the contribution of the county's public defender agencies.
	The enacted number is 11679.
	A motion was made by Mr. Gossett that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz



Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space

15.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2003-0096.2	Ms. Edmonds


	A MOTION approving the parks division's March 6, 2003, program policies and project selection guidelines for distribution of funds for the association development and operating partnerships program, as required by Ordinance 14517.
	Mike Reed, council staff, answered questions of the Council. Bob Burns, Division Director, Parks & Recreation Division, answered questions of the Council. The enacted number is 11680.
	A motion was made by Mr. von Reichbauer that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz

Introduction of Ordinances for First Reading and Referral

16.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0143	Mr. Phillips

	AN ORDINANCE relating to major maintenance reserve fund proviso language in the 2003 adopted budget ordinance, modifying the amount of budget authority available for expenditure or encumbrance following council receipt, but prior to council approval, of the major maintenance reserve fund report; and amending the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 118, as amended.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

17.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0149	Ms. Sullivan

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of 107th Place NE. File V-2437 Petitioner: Bryan Loveless.
	Introduced and Referred to Hearing Examiner

18.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0152	Mr. Pelz

	AN ORDINANCE authorizing the condemnation of certain property for the widening and improvement of South 277th Street, right-of-way No. 9-2001-001, CIP No. 500298.
	Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

19.
	Proposed Ordinance No. 2003-0158	Ms. Patterson

	AN ORDINANCE establishing the 2003 work plan for the regional policy committee of the King County council.
	Introduced and Referred to Regional Policy Committee


Introduction of Motions and Referrals

20.
	Proposed Motion No. 2003-0141	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION adopting the program, budget and schedule for the Harborview bond project and authorizing the release of $4.2 million appropriated in the 2003 budget for schematic design.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

21.
	Proposed Motion No. 2003-0150	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION concerning untimely filed petitions for tax refunds and authorizing treasury operations to make refunds.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee

22.
	Proposed Motion No. 2003-0151	Mr. Pelz

	A MOTION authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement to provide $34,000 in matching funds for a study of transportation improvements in the State Route 167 corridor, generally extending between Interstate 405 in King County on the north and Interstate 5 in Pierce county on the south.
	Introduced and Referred to Transportation Committee

23.
	Proposed Motion No. 2003-0155	Mr. Phillips

	A MOTION approving a report evaluating the potential reorganization of the facilities management division of the department of executive services in response to a proviso outlined in the 2003 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 14517, Section 108, and in response to a proviso contained in Ordinance 14199, Section 256, creating the department of executive services.
	Introduced and Referred to Budget and Fiscal Management Committee
Other Business
Extra Item
Motion for Council Action

Budget and Fiscal Management

24.
	Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2002-0224.2	Mr. Phillips


	A MOTION of the county council approving a purchase contract for the county's Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003A, in the aggregate principal amount of $96,470,000, and establishing certain terms of such bonds and a plan of refunding; all in accordance with Ordinance 14406.
	The enacted number is 11682.
	A motion was made by Mr. Phillips that this matter be Passed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Votes:
	Yes: 10 - Ms. Sullivan, Mr. von Reichbauer, Mr. Phillips, Mr. McKenna, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Pullen, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Irons and Ms. Patterson No: 0 Excused: 3 - Ms. Edmonds, Ms. Lambert and Mr. Pelz

Adjournment
	The meeting was adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

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